JOURNAL, MADRID OPEN: Thoughts on Roger Federer's quick start, Naomi Osaka's emerging patterns, and David Ferrer's mental strength.
May 7th, 2019 – Madrid: Federer Sails On Dirt Return, Osaka’s Elite Timing, Ferrer Survives
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Australian Open ATP 2019 Draw Breakdown (And Predictions)
AUSTRALIAN OPEN: I analyse the men's draw at the 2019 edition of the event and make predictions like it's 2014. Because what has really changed at the top?
French Open 2018 Journal Days One And Two: Shocks And Pressure
ROLAND GARROS: Thoughts on Jelena Ostapenko's "shock" upset, Alexander Zverev's biggest improvements and more.
Italian Open preview and predictions: Nadal faces Djokovic, Halep meets Sharapova in semifinals
ITALIAN OPEN: Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic meet for the 51st time, while Simona Halep faces old nemesis Maria Sharapova.
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and the Importance of Timing
OPINION: After Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's French Open withdrawal, I contemplated what he could have achieved so far in his career - and why he hasn't done so.
ATP Madrid Open Semifinals: By The Numbers
MADRID OPEN: After Rafael Nadal's loss, the semifinals hold fresh intrigue. Here are the final four by the numbers.
ATP Mutua Madrid Open: Draw preview and predictions
MADRID OPEN: The second Masters 1000 event of the clay-court season has thrown up an intriguing draw.
Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal Shanghai Masters preview: Perception and the Past
SHANGHAI MASTERS: This is Rafael Nadal's best shot at beating Roger Federer in 2017. It says something about the status of an enthralling rivalry.
“We’re all on different journeys”: Welsh player Evan Hoyt talks the Harsh Realities of Pro Tennis
INTERVIEW: Welsh 22-year-old Evan Hoyt talks perpetual injuries, the lesser known facts of life as a tennis pro, and thinking outside the box.
BNP PARIBAS MASTERS: Breaking down and predicting the Indian Wells draw (and THAT quarter)
ATP INDIAN WELLS: Three all-time greats in one quarter. The top seed looking for a maiden title. I preview and predict.
The Tennis Journal 